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Word List Nine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pervade | to spread throughout |
| stilted | forced and unnatural |
| stalwart | fearless and sturdy |
| skimp | to send as little as possible |
| treatise | a formal essay |
| inaugurate | a formal start/to ceremoniously place in office |
| annotated | with explanatory notes |
| appraise | to estimate the worth |
| bulwark | defense/sides above the deck |
| chasten | to punish |
| embellish | to add decorative details |
| impassive | showing no feeling |
| hidebound | narrow-minded and old-fashioned |
| conserve | save/jam |
| conifer | evergreen, cone-bearing tree |